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Lecturer(s)
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Kopecký Marek, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Agricultural ecosystems and biodiversity protection (agroecosystems and agroecology, agroecosystems and natural ecosystems). Agroecosystems and biodiversity (ecosystem services, functional biodiversity, biodiversity assessment, leading players of biodiversity in agroecosystems). Agriculture and its impact on biodiversity in terms of its protection. The main effects of agriculture on biodiversity. Agricultural disturbances and their effects on biodiversity (pests in agriculture and ecological perspective). Pest control and management, integrated pest management, pesticides and their impact on biodiversity. Biological control and protection of species in agroecosystems (classical biological control, documentation and risk assessment). Agriculture and the surrounding landscape (field edges, field crops as a habitat for natural enemies). Agriculture in protected areas (sustainable development, agrotourism, current trends in agrotourism, tourism and cultural change).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
- Class attendance
- 56 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 35 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims to acquaint students with modern biological knowledge and procedures that are applied in the practical protection of nature and landscape; special attention is paid to agroecosystems. After completing the course, students should be able to design their own environmentally friendly management, which leads to the promotion of biodiversity.
Graduates will deepen their knowledge of nature conservation, environmental management practices, and biodiversity support.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of issues related to biological conservation (scientific disciplines on which the biology of nature protection is based - biology, ecology, agriculture, forestry, etc.).
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation, Combined exam, Test
Participation in seminars. Passing the credit test.
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Recommended literature
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Boháč J. Biologie ochrany přírody pro agroekology. http://pece.zf.jcu.cz/docs/prednasky/Biologie-ochrany-prirody-b31653557a.pdf, 2013.
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Kindlmann P., Matějka K., Doležal P. Lesy Šumavy, lýkožrout a ochrana přírody. Praha, 2012.
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Kolář F. a kol. Ochrana přírody z pohledu biologa, Proč a jak chránit českou přírodu. Praha, 2012.
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Primack R., Kindlmann P., Jirsáková J. Biologické principy ochrany přírody. Praha, 2001.
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Primack R.B., Kindlmann P., Jersáková J. Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Praha, 2011.
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Šarapatka B., Niggli U.. Zemědělství a krajina. Cesty k vzájemnému souladu. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci., 2008.
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Wood D., Lenné J. M. Agrobiodiversity: characterization, utilization and management.. CAB International, Wallingford, 1999.
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